Give2TheTroops is designed to encourage the delivery of care packages to active duty troops. Through the program, more than 13,000 Estes employees and their families will be able to donate items for the care packages through Dec. 2. Children will make cards and color pictures as well.

The care packages will be given to a programmed recommended by the Dept. of Defense and sent along to U.S. servicemen and service women deployed in combat and disaster-relief zones around the world.

“There is a long-standing history of military service and patriotism at Estes Express Lines, and we could think of no better way to commemorate the company’s 80th anniversary than by honoring our employees and all others who put their lives on the line to protect our freedom,” said Rob Estes, president & CEO. “The Encourage the Living, Honor the Fallen project is an excellent way for us—as individuals and as a community—to show our appreciation.”